CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2022	Mar. 27, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 34,428	$ (19,932)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,574)	(9,243)
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedges, net of tax	132	30
Defined benefit pension plan actuarial gain, net of tax	0	128
Other comprehensive loss, net	(5,442)	(9,085)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	28,986	(29,017)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(2)	41
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.	$ 28,988	$ (29,058)